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New Lane Kiffin to Auburn rumors (what's real and what's not) + Full Feast Week Preview! Nov 22, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron discusses new Lane Kiffin rumors at Auburn, and tries to separate fact from fiction. Also, he gives his full Feast Week preview, talking about all the big games and teams. Here's your full rundown:

New Lane Kiffin rumors set the internet on fire (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing the latest rumors surrounding Lane Kiffin and Auburn. Kiffin spoke about reports, but didn't really deny interest, while a new report has him taking the job this week. What's fact and fiction? Torres takes you through it.

Full Feast Week preview: From there, Aaron transitions to college hoops. He gives his quick Day 1 reactions to the Maui Invitational, while previewing the rest of Feast Week - he shares thoughts on the Battle 4 Atlantis and the PK85, discussing teams to watch and the two teams he believes not enough people are talking about.

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What Tennessee's loss means for CFB Playoff picture, more worried about OSU or Michigan, USC/UCLA thriller + Gonzaga beats Kentucky and Maui Invitational preview Nov 21, 2022

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It's a loaded show, as Aaron discusses what Tennessee's loss means for the College Football Playoff picture, whether we should be more concerned about Michigan or Ohio State after narrow wins and why Lincoln Riley's USC rebuild is ahead of schedule. Then we talk hoops, where Gonzaga beats Kentucky and we preview the Maui Invitational. Here's a full preview:

Tennessee loses - here's what it means for the playoff picture (2:00): Aaron opens teh show by discussing what Tennessee's loss means for the College Football Playoff picture. Who are the big winners, also why this is such a disappointing end to an incredible season for Tennessee and their now injured QB Hendon Hooker.

More concerned - Michigan or Ohio State (20:30): After Michigan and Ohio State both struggled on Saturday, Aaron asks who you should be more concerned about? There's an easy answer according to Torres.

Why USC's rebuild is ahead of schedule and is Caleb Williams the new Heisman favorite (35:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the football conversation explaining why USC's rebuild is ahead of schedule and why Caleb Williams is the Heisman leader, after their thrilling win over UCLA

Gonzaga beats Kentucky, Maui Invitational preview (45:00): Finally, Aaron wraps talking college hoops, as Kentucky falls at Gonzaga in another frustrating performance for the Cats and Aaron also previews a loaded Maui Invitational this week.

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SEC Eliminating divisions? Week 12 preview, Zags fall are they in trouble + Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong Nov 18, 2022

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On today's show Aaron discusses Greg Sankey's interesting comments on the SEC's future, gives the Week 12 preview and discusses Gonzaga's loss at Texas - finally, he plays "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" to wrap the week.

Greg Sankey talks SEC future (4:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing Greg Sankey's interesting comments about what SEC football will look like when Texas and Oklahoma arrive in the league, and who the biggest losers will be.

Week 12 college football preview (20:00): From there, Aaron gives his Week 12 preview, discussing USC-UCLA, Utah-Oregon, Kentucky-Georgia and the rest of the Saturday ahead

Gonzaga loses - are they in trouble? And what's it mean for Sunday's Kentucky game (35:00) Next, Aaron transitions to Gonzaga's loss to Texas. What did Texas do right, are the Zags in trouble, and what does it mean for Sunday's Kentucky-Gonzaga game.

Finally, the show wraps with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" talking his best takes from college football and college hoops and the one NFL story he was wayyyyy wrong on (45:00).

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Champions Classic Recap: Kentucky falls, Kansas survives, what about Duke? Arkansas basketball lands another five-star Nov 16, 2022

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It's an all-basketball episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron recaps both Champions Classic games, discussing another crushing loss for Kentucky basketball, and why he actually came away impressed with Duke even in a loss. Plus, Syracuse continues its tumble as a once-great program and Arkansas lands another five-star hoops prospect. Here's a full rundown:

Kentucky-Michigan State recap (2:00): Aaron opens with another crushing loss for Kentucky in their first big game of the season. Why this loss felt too familiar, but why there are positives as well. Also, what to make of Michigan State?

Kansas survives Duke (13:00): Next, Aaron talks about an even stranger game between Kansas and Duke. Kansas led early, Duke made its run and Kansas survived for the win. But AT explains why he actually came away more impressed with Duke than concerned.

Finally, Aaron wraps by discussing why Syracuse basketball is racing towards the bottom with another embarrassing loss (27:00), and Arkansas landing another five-star basketball recruit (30:00).

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Lane Kiffin to Auburn rumors heat up + DJ Wagner commits to Kentucky Nov 15, 2022

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It's a quick episode of the Aaron Torres Podcast, as Aaron discusses how Lane Kiffin-to-Auburn rumors are picking up steam + top prospect DJ Wagner's commitment to Kentucky.

Lane Kiffin to Auburn rumors pick up steam (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing reports from multiple Auburn writers that Lane Kiffin is officially Auburn's top target. Can they get him? Aaron discusses the plusses and minuses for Kiffin in staying at Ole Miss or going to Auburn.

DJ Wagner commits to Kentucky (18:00): Next up, Aaron hits on the big college hoops news - as the top prospect in high school basketball, DJ Wagner, commits to Kentucky. Wagner wraps a historic class for Kentucky - what does it mean for the 2023-2024 Wildcats and college hoops in general? Torres has the answers.

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Pac-12 falls apart, Lincoln Riley vs. Venables, criticism of Mark Stoops, UConn bowl eligible + reaction live from Michigan State-Gonzaga Nov 14, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron discusses the Pac-12 falling apart and compares the first year's of Lincoln Riley and the man who followed him at Oklahoma, Brent Venables. Then he discusses what's fair criticism of Mark Stoops after a loss to Vandy, UConn getting bowl eligible and has live reaction from Friday night's Gonzaga-Michigan State game. Here's a full rundown of today's show:

Pac-12 falls apart (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing reaction to Oregon and UCLA losing, costing the Pac-12 it's best shot at the playoff. Also, is Oregon the unluckiest team in college football?

Lincoln Riley vs. Brent Venables (20:00): Then Aaron transitions to USC, which improved to 9-1 on Friday, Oklahoma, which fell to 5-5 on Saturday and calls out anyone still blaming Riley for Oklahoma's struggles this year.

Other CFB odds and ends (32:00): Aaron wraps the football part of the show explaining why it's fair to criticize Mark Stoops after Kentucky's loss to Vanderbilt and celebrates Jim Mora getting UConn bowl eligible in Year 1. Also, thoughts on Bama's bounce back versus Ole Miss and a surprise ACC team.

Reaction live from the aircraft carrier game between Gonzaga and Michigan State (48:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show replaying live reaction from Friday nights aircraft carrier college hoops game between Gonzaga and Michigan State.

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Former player calls out Bama, Mark Stoops NIL comments, Week 11 preview + Louisville basketball takes a brutal loss Nov 11, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron reacts to a former Bama player calling out his school and Mark Stoops' NIL comments, before making the Week 11 picks! He also discusses Louisville's brutal loss and wraps with America's favorite podcast segment - "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong." Here's a full rundown of today's show:

Former Bama player calls out the program (2:00): Aaron opens the show by discussing a former Alabama player calling out the program - and explains why he is dead right about the present and future of the Tide.

Mark Stoops NIL comments (17:00): Next, Aaron discusses some comments from Mark Stoops on the current state of NIL. Torres explains why he's correct, and why the craziest part of NIL has yet to come. Also, Aaron shares some thoughts on the Week 11 slate.

Louisville takes brutal loss + Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong (38:00): Finally, Aaron wraps the show with one big college hoops story as Louisville takes an embarrassing loss to Bellarmine, before wrapping the show with "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" discussing his best and worst takes of the week!"

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CFB Playoff ranking reaction, an update on the Nebraska coaching search, how to fix college hoops opening night Nov 10, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron reacts to the new CFB Playoff rankings and wonders if Tennessee is a lock if they win out? Also, an update on the Nebraska coaching search and how can we fix college hoops awful opening night? Plus, some strange recruiting news at Memphis.

CFB Playoff reaction - is No. 5 Tennessee a lock if they win out?: Aaron opens the show by discussing the second set of College Football Playoff rankings. Tennessee is at No. 5, so are they a lock to get in the playoff if they win out? Aaron says it's complicated.

An update on Nebraska's coaching search: Next up, Aaron reacts to a report that Nebraska has narrowed it's list of candidates and discusses who would be the best fit and who they should stay the hell away from.

How to fix college hoops opening night + a weird recruiting story at Memphis: Finally, Aaron reacts to college basketball's forgettable opening night - and explains how to fix it. Also, a strange recruiting story at Memphis!

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Is Nick Saban done winning titles at Alabama? More bad news for Texas A&M football + full reaction to Night 1 in college hoops and Aaron's Final Four and national title picks Nov 08, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron asks a question: Will Nick Saban ever win another national title at Alabama? The answer is more complicated than you think. Then he discusses more bad news for Texas A&M football and shares thoughts on the opening night of college hoops, before making his Final Four and national title picks. Here's a full rundown:

Is Nick Saban done winning national titles at Alabama?: Following Alabama's loss to LSU, Aaron asks a question: Will Nick Saban win another title at Alabama? The answer is complicated, but Aaron explains all the reasons why he thinks it's possible that Saban is done winning titles with the Tide.

More bad news at Texas A&M: From there, Aaron reacts to a mega-story at Texas A&M, where there's more bad news around the football program. More importantly, is it a sign of things to come for this program, as we enter the off-season and with the transfer portal looming?

Reaction to college hoops opening night + Aaron makes his Final Four and title picks: Finally, Aaron wraps the show by discussing the opening night of college hoops, whipping around with thoughts on everyone from Villanova and Duke, to Kentucky and Houston, UConn and Arkansas. Finally, he shares his 2022-2023 Final Four and national title picks - with a few surprises in there.

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Bama broken? Clemson's playoff hopes done? Georgia rolls, what about Tennessee + a new leader for the Auburn coaching job? Nov 07, 2022

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On today's show, Aaron discusses how Alabama has fallen and if it's fixable after an LSU loss, and what the game means for LSU. Also, Clemson struggles and it isn't getting better while Georgia rolls and looks like the best team in the country. What are Tennessee's playoff chances post-loss? And is Hugh Freeze now the favorite in to land the Auburn-job post-Arkansas win?

Is Bama broken and can they be fixed? Torres opens the show by discussing yet another Alabama loss, this time to LSU. He explains why college football might have finally caught up with Bama and if Nick Saban has one more fix in him with this team. Also, why Brian Kelly's quick LSU rebuild is even more impressive than you think.

Clemson's got issues too: Clemson also took a brutal loss to Notre Dame, raising questions about the present and future of this program too. No, the Tigers aren't out of the playoff mix. But if they can't get it done in this season, with this defense, are they officially regressing as a program? Also, are we sure they have their QB of the future on this roster?

Georgia dominates, what is Tennessee's playoff path?: From there, Aaron talks about Georgia's dominant win over Tennessee. He discusses the one big takeaway from Georgia and also explains why Tennessee's playoff path isn't as difficult as some think.

A new leader for the Auburn coaching job?: Finally, is there a new leader for the Auburn coaching job after Saturday? Torres thinks that might be the case, and explains who it is.

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